Grindon Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The resolute and inspiring leadership of the headteacher and the hard work of the whole school team have transformed learning in Grindon Infant School.

The school has rapidly improved because : senior leaders and governors have rigorously tackled previous weaknesses. Leaders' and governors' ambition to eradicate underperformance is translated into action and this means that the school continues to improve. Outcomes for pupils are now good and have improved since the last inspection.

Pupils make good progress from their starting points, including the most able pupils and disadvantaged pupils. As a result of good teaching, pupils learn quic...kly and can apply their skills across all subjects. Teachers assess pupils' work carefully and give timely support and guidance so pupils know their next steps in learning.

Children in the early years make a good start in their reading, writing and understanding of number. They play and learn happily together. The behaviour of pupils is good.

They are polite and friendly and have good manners. Pupils' consideration of others and pride in their work ensure that their personal development and welfare are good. Occasionally teachers set tasks that are not challenging enough or do not help pupils to explain their mathematical reasoning.

Information about this school

The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. Grindon Infant School is smaller than the average primary school. The large majority of pupils are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is above average. The proportion of pupils who are supported by the pupil premium funding is above average. (This is additional government funding to support those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and children looked after.

) The early years provision is full time in the Reception classes and part time in Nursery. The school has experienced significant recent changes in staffing. Since the last inspection, the headteacher, the deputy headteacher and two teachers have been appointed.